Friday, February 8, 2008

Dogs and the Sea


Norwegian explorer, Leif Erikkson, one of the great navigators and explorers to land on the North American Continent helped to lay the genetic groundwork for the Newfoundland breed today. Mixed with other ancient large breeds like the Tibetian Mastiff and Indian Bear Dog, descendent of the great Wolf, brings us a dog that looks like a bear, large paws and jaws, ready to swim for fish or protect against other ferocious animals. However, the Newfoundland is docile and sweet, willing and able to assist his master in many ways from fishing to pulling carts, or even rescuing a fellow fisherman from the cold ocean after having fallen overboard. 

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